Time for the annual Halloween sales pitch. Is there anyone who makes more Halloween-worthy goods than Buffalo? She makes masks, pirate coats, silly hats, and themed Aloha shirts, among other things. Here's is a sample of her current stock (more on Etsy). If you want a special order, better contact Buffalo now. She has limited time available to accommodate special orders.

Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527-1593) was an Italian painter who created portraits of people out of fruit, vegetables, flowers, fish, and other objects - animate and inanimate. Here's an example of his work:

Valentine's Day is only 18 days away. Have you got a gift for your sweetheart? Buffalo makes raffia flowers that can be used individually or fashioned into a bouquet. No wilting roses that lose their petals after a day or two and cuter than silk flowers. She can do custom bouquets with the flowers of your choice. See the raffia flowers section of the Etsy shop for details.